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Small Lion's Head

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Wood
  • Reportedly From: Thebes, Egypt
    • DATES 664–332 B.C.E.
    PERIOD Late Period (probably)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1597E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Wooden lion’s head with large mane, hollowed out and pierced. Possibly an attachment to a more complex object.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
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    TAGS

    Egyptian
    Lion head
    Late Period
    Wood
    Sculpture

    TAGS

    Egyptian
    Lion head
    Late Period
    Wood
    Sculpture

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